December weather forecast
River Rest, TN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in River Rest, Tennessee, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) is recorded.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In River Rest, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.6 rainfall days, and 38.94" (989mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in River Rest, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.4 snowfall days, and 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in River Rest. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in River Rest?

River Rest in December has an average high-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In River Rest, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In River Rest, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in River Rest, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
River Rest, TN

Average temperature in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
River Rest, TN

Average pressure in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
River Rest, TN

Average wind speed in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
River Rest, TN

Average humidity in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
River Rest, TN

Average rainfall in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
River Rest, TN

Average rainfall days in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
River Rest, TN

Average snowfall in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
River Rest, TN

Average snowfall days in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
River Rest, TN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
River Rest, TN

Average sunshine days in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
River Rest, TN

Average UV index in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
River Rest, TN

Average cloud cover in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
River Rest, TN

Average visibility in December - River Rest, TN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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